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Practice closure for staff training - Thursday 27th September 2018

The Practice will close at 12.00noon on Thursday 27th September to provide important training and learning events for staff. If you require urgent medical advice during the closure please contact out of hours by calling 111. Thank you.

General Data Protection Regulation & Privacy Notice

The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) is a new law that determines how your personal data is processed and kept safe, and the legal rights that you have in relation to your own data. The regulation applies from 25 May 2018 and will apply even after the UK leaves the EU. For further details please see the Practice's Privacy Notice (under the Quick Links section opposite).

Clinics and Services

Chronic Disease ManagementPatients with diabetes are now looked after within the practice by a multi-disciplinary team consisting of a Health Care Assistant, Practice Nurse, GP and Retinal Screening Team. Patients with long term illnesses such as high blood pressure and heart disease have regular checks and all patients who are on repeat medication have a medication check at least once a year.

Maternity CareThe provision of antenatal care can vary according to area – your preferences and medical needs can be discussed with your GP once your pregnancy has been confirmed. In general, the following options may be available to you: a) Antenatal care to be undertaken by your local hospital or doctors and midwives b) Care to be shared by your own GP and/or community midwives c) At a midwives clinic, in which case the care would be given by midwives referring to hospital doctors if necessary All further visits for antenatal care are there to check on progress. Weight and blood pressure is monitored and a urine test given. These visits also give you the opportunity to discuss any anxieties. However, should you have any serious concern about your pregnancy at any time or feel that it is not progressing normally, do not wait for your next appointment but arrange to see your GP immediately. All arrangements for the birth and postnatal care will be discussed with you and made by the doctors or midwives you have been seeing. It is important that you express your wishes and preferences freely so that all options in your area, providing they are medically appropriate, can be made available to you. Midwifery clinics are organised to cover the locality. You can access this service by phoning the Women & Children’s Hospital, Hull Royal Infirmary 01482 382769.

Over 75 years of age health checksIf you are aged over 75 and have not consulted with a GP within the last twelve months you can make an appointment to see the GP for a general health check. If you are unable to attend the surgery, due to a medical condition, the GP can make arrangements to visit you at home.

Patients not seen within 3 yearsIf you have not consulted with a GP in the last three years you can request a consultation with a GP for a general health check.

Immunisation

Protecting your child against a variety of serious illnesses is simple, safe and free of charge. Your doctor will advise you and make arrangements if necessary.

Travel Advice and ImmunisationsImmunisations and advice are available from our practice nurses. Please contact the surgery well in advance, preferably two months before your trip or at the time of booking.

Some immunisations are available on the NHS but for others there is a charge. Similarly, certain anti-malarial drugs are available without prescription. For those requiring a prescription the nurses will issue a private prescription enabling you to purchase your drugs from a chemist.

Please note: due to a national shortage we are currently unable to administer Hep B vaccines.

Diabetic ClinicDiabetes is often symptom less but, unless well controlled, may have serious complications. Full understanding of the disease and regular review is vital. All diabetics should attend this clinic at least once a year. The doctor and nurse will assess your diabetes, look for complications and refer you to other agencies as appropriate. Useful advice concerning treatment and diet will also be offered. Appointments should be made at reception.

Asthma ClinicAsthma in adults and children is the cause of much disability. Effective treatment is available but correct use of inhalers and adapting treatment to the individual is not always easy. The practice nurses who have an interest in asthma are available to all asthmatics by appointment and are able to offer advice and check treatment. We would encourage all asthmatics, especially children, to attend at least once a year with the nurse.

Cervical ScreeningCervical screening, more commonly known as the smear test, is important as it is able to detect conditions which could develop into cancer. If these conditions are found in good time, treatment is usually straightforward and almost always effective. The new computerised call and recall system will make sure that all eligible women will be offered a test at least once every three years starting at age 24 until 64 years. Please discuss these tests with your GP who will advise you if a smear test is appropriate.

Breast ScreeningBreast cancer is the most common form of cancer among women. A nationwide breast cancer screening programme runs from specialised centres. This service is for the benefit of women aged 50 or over, as there is little evidence to show that younger women benefit from routine screening. It means that all women aged between 50-64 will be invited for initial breast screening (mammography) and every three years thereafter. Women over 64 will be entitled to the service every three years on request. Your doctor can advise you, or your local Health Authority will give you details of services in your area.

NHS Health ChecksThe practice provides NHS Health checks for any residents within the East Riding of Yorkshire area. Please contact our reception staff to book an appointment or for more information.